Student Affairs Division Celebrates DD’s Golden Jubilee with Surprise Package

By Olasunkanmi Olajide It was a moment of joy and heartfelt admiration as staff members of the Student Affairs Division, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by the Dean, Prof. Festus Adeosun, surprised the Deputy Dean, Prof. Oluseyi Ojekunle, with a warm 50th birthday celebration in his office, today, April 7, 2025. Although Prof. Ojekunle’s birthday was officially ma…

FUNAAB Set to Hold 101st Inaugural Lecture on April 16

By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host its 101st Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The Lecture, titled "Inevitable 'Frenemies' in Food Security," would be delivered by a distinguished expert in Food Safety and Biotechnology, Prof. Adewale Olusegun Obadina of the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), College of Food Science…

FUNAAB, DOIT Services, Others Host Employability Skills Training for Final Year Students

By Joy Adeyiga In a concerted effort to nurture job-ready graduates aligned with the University's vision, the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with DOIT Services NG, Jobberman, and the MasterCard Foundation, have launched a week-long Employability Skills Training for final year students. The training, which k…

🌦️ THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR FUNAAB & ENVIRONS 🌿📅 Issued by: IFSERAR Early Warning System & Geospatial Lab(Source: NOAA NCEP)

🗓️ Weekly Weather Outlook (April 7 - April 14, 2025) 🌧️ Total Predicted Rainfall: 10–15 mm🌦️ Rainy Days: 1–2 days (higher chances towards the weekend)🌤️ Dry Intervals: Dry and sunny conditions expected for the first 3 days (Monday to Wednesday) 📌 General Outlook:This week's forecast indicates low overall rainfall, with a total accumulation of 10–15 mm. The first half of the week (Monday to Wed…

VC Pays Inspection Visit to FUNAAB Zoo Ahead of Elephant Arrival

…Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure, Welfare and Eco-Tourism In anticipation of a landmark addition to its animal population, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoological Park played host to a landmark event on April 5, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, undertook an extensive inspection tour of the Zoological Park's 62-hectare expansive landmass. …

COLPHYS Celebrates a Decade of Excellence, Impact

The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on April 5, 2025, rolled out the drums to celebrate its 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of academic excellence, innovation, and national relevance. With the theme, “Celebrating a Decade of Excellence,” the milestone event highlighted the College’s transformational journey and its aspirations for …

A Short Documentary on Empowering Entrepreneurs at FUNAAB

Script: Olasunkanmi Olajide VO: Chienye Egwuonwu Credit: Olatoye Sanusi…

FUNAAB to Host Introductory Training on Beekeeping, Apiculture Value Chain on Wednesday

In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, the WAFROEX-FUNAAB Beekeeping Academy, in partnership with GoldSwarm, is set to host a comprehensive One-Day Introductory Course in Apiculture and Beekeeping Value Chain Fundamentals at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the training would take place from 9:00 a.m. to …

🌦️ THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR FUNAAB & ENVIRONS 🌿📅 Issued by: IFSERAR Early Warning System & Geospatial Lab(Source: NOAA NCEP)

🗓️ Weekly Weather Outlook (March 31 - April 7, 2025) 🌧️ Total Predicted Rainfall: 40-60mm🌦️ Rainy Days: 3-4 days🌤️ Dry Intervals: Some sunny periods between rainfall events 📌 General Outlook:This week's forecast indicates a total predicted rainfall of 40-60mm, with rainfall expected on 3-4 days. Daytime temperatures are anticipated to reach up to 37°C, while nighttime temperatures may drop …

FUNAAB Expands Partnership with DOIT Services to Equip 4,500 Final-Year Students with Career-Readiness Skills

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic move to enhance the employability of its final-year students, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has strengthened its partnership with DOIT Services, in collaboration with Jobberman and the MasterCard Foundation, to facilitate a comprehensive career-readiness training programme. Previously exclusive to female stude…

FUNAAB Commissions NSPRI Post-Harvest Hub to Enhance Food Security

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Building on its commitment to agricultural revitalisation through strategic collaborations, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has taken another significant step forward, today, April 2, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commissioned the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Post-Harvest Hub, a land…

Don Advocates for Colleges of Marine, Blue Economy in Agricultural Institutions

… As FUNAAB Holds 100th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A distinguished scholar in Fish Pathology and Management, Prof. Adeolu Akinyemi, has called for the establishment of a Faculty or College of Marine and Blue Economy in institutions offering agricultural courses. Prof. Akinyemi, from the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, College of Environmenta…

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